Archive for July, 2012

Pull Out Your Hula Skirt.
[ 0 ] July 26, 2012 |

Pull Out Your Hula Skirt.

Chef/Owner Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge will host her first annual Hula Hank’s Luau on Saturday, August 4th from 11 am – 3 pm.  Priced at $75 per person, guests will enjoy unlimited grilled oysters, shrimp, three whole roasted suckling pigs (each weighing 25 pounds), and a variety of sides.  Additionally, Mikala Brennan from […]

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We’re Open for Business
[ 0 ] July 25, 2012 |

We’re Open for Business

New: Yo! Sushi opened this week in Union Station.  I got a taste when they opened their doors, see my thoughts here. Mayfair & Pine opened it’s doors last week with a grand opening celebration in the Glover Park neighborhood.  The pub style restaurant/bar is housed in the space previously belonging to Town Hall (which […]

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Chill Out
[ 0 ] July 25, 2012 |

Chill Out

During the summer, heavy foods rarely make it to my dinner table.  I stick close to light pasta salads, grilled veggies and plenty of fresh seafood.  There is no way a chunky piece of steak on my stomach can compete with the 90° temperatures so I stick to the heat friendly foods.  This summer I […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: The BBQ
[ 2 ] July 24, 2012 |

Etiquette Tuesday: The BBQ

Thanks to Celebrity Chef Ted Reader for this weeks Etiquette tips.  Chef Reader has developed a list of tips for good BBQ party etiquette that if followed, will help you get invited back to the next party… When you’re a guest at a BBQ Party: Don’t Touch the Grill: This is the domain of the […]

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Cheers!: La Sandia
[ 0 ] July 19, 2012 |

Cheers!: La Sandia

La Sandia’s happy hour set off a lightbulb in my head: I have to start sharing these budget friendly deals I come across each week.  La Sandia’s Hora Feliz features $19 Pitchers of Sangria (serves five people or two people could have a real good time depending on how much you drink…).  Honorable mentions include […]

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